Guptidham Tirthkshetra Ganaur
Intricate carvings depicting Jain Tirthankar and Jain legends adorn the walls and spires of the temple, meticulously crafted on stone.
Shri 108 Gupti Sagar Dham Jain Trust has been formed for the operation of the temple. The members working in the trust are as follows : -
Introduction
Situated in Ganaur on the Delhi GT Road, just 20 kilometers away from Sonipat, is the revered Shri 1008 Digambar Jain Guptisagar Teerth, also known as Guptidham. Before the construction of the Digambar Jain temple, there existed a 150-year-old Prachin Chaityalaya. In this Chaityalaya, the ancient idol of Bhagwan Shri Adinath Ji was enshrined, which still remains in the Vedi (altar) of the current temple. The construction of the temple was inspired by the revered Jain Muni Shri 108 Gupti Sagar Maharaj Ji. The Panch Kalyanak (consecration ceremony) of the temple also took place in the presence of Shri 108 Gupti Sagar Maharaj Ji in 2012. Built in the Nagar Shaili of North India, this temple attracts the attention of devotees from afar. Beautiful red stone is used in the construction of the temple.
“Intricate carvings depicting Jain Tirthankar and Jain legends adorn the walls and spires of the temple, meticulously crafted on stone.”
In the Garbh Grah (sanctum sanctorum) of the temple lies Panch Balyati as the Mool Vedi (main altar) of the temple. The primary deity enshrined here is Bhagwan Mahavir Swami Ji, along with idols of Jain Tirthankar Shri Vasupujya Bhagwan, Shri Mallinath Bhagwan, Shri Neminath Bhagwan, and Shri Parshvanath Bhagwan Ji. The Mool Vedi of the temple has 'Om' and 'Hreem' (ॐ and ह्रीं) inscribed on both sides of the Mool Vedi, with 'Om' representing the Panch Parmeshthi and 'Hreem' showcasing idols of 24 Tirthankars. Additionally, a Ratanmayi Chaubisi with twenty-four Jain idols is placed within a shrine in the temple. Adjacent to the Mool Vedi, on the left, is the Mahavir Swami Ji Jinayala, and on the right is the Navgrah Jinalaya. On the upper floor of the temple, accessible via stairs, visitors can witness the Trikal Chaubisi, representing past, present, and future time cycles, along with the Vedi of Adinath Ji, Ajitnath Ji, Abhinandan Nath Ji, Chandra Prabhu Ji, Shreyansnath Ji, and Shantinath Ji. Within the temple premises stands a monument towering over 50 feet, known as the Manastambha. This monument is extraordinary and unique in its construction, and houses idols of twenty-four Tirthankar from the Videh Kshetar. Daily worship and meditation rituals are performed regularly in the temple. Additionally, outside the temple, a Jain flag towering over 108 feet has been erected, the tallest among all Jain flags worldwide. Visitors from local and distant areas come to the temple to witness all the divine idols enshrined within its premises.
Atishay Katha
An Atishyakari incident is observed in the context of the temple. When the temple underwent Panchkalyanak in the year 2012, for a month, there was a spontaneous Abhishek occurring on the idol of Bhagwan Parshvanath Ji placed on the Vedi of the temple. All present witnessed this remarkable event. According to Jainism, such acts are performed solely by the Dev (Gods) themselves. Therefore, it is said that the Dev themself comes and performs the Abhishek on the idol of Tirthankara.
Dharamshala
Spread across ten acres of land inspired by the guidance of Shri 108 Guptisagar Ji Maharaj, the Shri 1008 Digambar Jain Guptisagar Tirth Kshetra stands as a prominent heritage for the Jain community. Today, this temple is equipped with all kinds of facilities. Being a pilgrimage site, devotees from distant areas continue to visit the temple premises. Various amenities are provided by the temple committee for the convenience of pilgrims. Two Dharamshalas have been constructed for the pilgrims coming from distant areas to have darshan at the temple. One Dharamshala in the temple complex has twenty rooms with AC facilities, while another Dharamshala offers twenty rooms without AC facilities. Parking facilities for vehicles of visiting pilgrims are also available at the temple. Since Jain Saints frequently visit the temple, a Sant Nivas has been constructed within the temple premises for their accommodation. Additionally, a guest house with five rooms has been built within the temple complex. A park for the entertainment of children has also been created within the temple premises. The temple committee is also constructing an Ashram in the old buildings of the temple premises for the service of elderly parents. Shreyansh Cafe, built within the temple, is capable of catering to four to five thousand people for meals.
History
Located just twenty kilometers from Sonipat, the city of Ganaur is situated at a distance of 58 kilometers from the capital city of India, Delhi. According to the 2011 Indian census, Ganaur had a population of thirty-five thousand, with approximately nineteen thousand males and sixteen thousand females. The Gupta Dham Digambar Jain Mandir, located on the Ganaur-GT Road, attracts pilgrims not only from Sonipat but also from distant areas. Additionally, Ganaur city hosts two Digambar Jain Mandir, one named Shri 1008 Shantinath Digambar Jain Mandir situated in the Ganaur Old Market, and the other known as Shri 1008 Parshvanath Digambar Jain Ancient Mandir located at the Ganaur Main Bazaar Chowk. With its excellent connectivity via national highways and railways, it offers superior connectivity to the national capital.
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Shri 108 Gupti Sagar Dham Jain Trust has been formed for the operation of the temple. The members working in the trust are as follows : -